Senior Accountant - San Jose

SingerLewak

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San Jose, California hybrid Until 10/3/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, SAN JOSE, CA

 

Responsibilities:

 

Prepare 754 step up depreciation calculations. Calculating book, Fed and state differences on M1 M3 adjustment. Prepare international reporting forms such as 5471, high tax election and

Section 962 election. Prepared and reviewed the 990 preparations. Business development with the potential new client. Participates in planning and analysis for the tax clients. Directs and

instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and reviewed for 1099 filing. Individual tax meeting with clients. Supervising and assisting the intern and staff level

accountants. Prepare partnership, S-corp, C-corp and individual tax returns. Book adjustments. Suggest and improve the working procedure changes to supervisor, manager, or Partner

and discuss the team work efficiency. Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a Partner, writes comments for management letters. Prepare the UBIA assets

schedule and the depreciation schedule. Proactively takes ownership of projects, seeing them through to ultimate completion & delivery to client.

 

Qualifications: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACHELOR'S DEGREE (OR FOREIGN EQUIVALENT) IN ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, OR A CLOSELY RELATED FIELD PLUS 2 YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN JOB OFFERED OR RELATED.

 

Special Requirements:

 

EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE OF:

 

1. Experience in preparing individual tax returns for clients.

2. Experience filing corporate tax returns for LLC, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, and Nonprofits.

3. Experience in preparing expats’ foreign tax credits and forms, including 2555, 1116, FBAR, 5471.

4. Bookkeeping.

5. Knowledge in preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries.

6. Knowledge of analysis of annual and quarterly financial statements.

7. Experience in financial planning.

8. Experience with conducting IRS audit support.

9. Experience in researching tax laws and regulations.

10. Experience in advising clients on complex tax matters.

 

MUST POSSESS EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE SUFFICIENT TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB BEING OFFERED. EXPERTISE/KNOWLEDGE MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION. SUCH EXPERTISE/KNOWLEDGE CANNOT BE QUANTIFIED BY TIME.

 

Salary: $83,429 - $98,000 per year

 

SingerLewak LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

How to apply: Qualified applicants please send resume to: [email protected], Must reference: XH-26

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Compensation (from employer):
83429–98000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Prepare tax returns, financial statements, and provide client tax advisory services.

Job title

Senior Accountant - San Jose

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

accounting

Location requirements

San Jose, California; remote not allowed

Salary

$83k–$98k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tax return preparationcorporate taxforeign tax creditsbookkeepingfinancial statement analysisIRS audit supporttax law research

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

tax preparationfinancial reportingbookkeepingtax lawsaudit support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City